Former MacArthur star Jace Amaro

August 28, 2012 8:05 PM

Texas Tech's Seth Doege (7) and Jace Amaro (22) celebrate a touchdown against New Mexico during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Stephen Spillman) Texas Tech less

Texas Tech's Seth Doege (7) and Jace Amaro (22) celebrate a touchdown against New Mexico during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, ... more

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro catches a pass for a touchdown ahead of West Virginia's Darwin Cook during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Stephen Spillman) LOCAL TV OUT less

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro catches a pass for a touchdown ahead of West Virginia's Darwin Cook during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, ... more

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro is hit by West Virginia's Darwin Cook (25) and Josh Francis during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Texas Tech won 49-14. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Scott MacWatters) LOCAL TV OUT less

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro is hit by West Virginia's Darwin Cook (25) and Josh Francis during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Texas Tech won 49-14. (AP Photo/Lubbock ... more

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro is hit by Oklahoma's Tony Jefferson during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Scott MacWatters) LOCAL TV OUT

Texas Tech's Jace Amaro is hit by Oklahoma's Tony Jefferson during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Scott MacWatters) LOCAL TV OUT

Mac's Jace Amaro catches a touchdown pass to give the Brahmas hope at the start of the second half as MacArthur plays Steele at Heroes Stadium in fourth round 5A playoffs on Saturday Dec. 4, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff less

Mac's Jace Amaro catches a touchdown pass to give the Brahmas hope at the start of the second half as MacArthur plays Steele at Heroes Stadium in fourth round 5A playoffs on Saturday Dec. 4, 2010. Tom ... more

SPORTS Jace Amaro has some fun with teammates at the end of the game as MacArthur plays Laredo Alexander at the Alamodome in third round playoff action on Nov. 27, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

SPORTS Jace Amaro has some fun with teammates at the end of the game as MacArthur plays Laredo Alexander at the Alamodome in third round playoff action on Nov. 27, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

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SPORTS Mac running back Troy Brown steps along the sideline near the goal while Jace Amaro moves in to knock a defender away as MacArthur plays Laredo Alexander at the Alamodome in third round playoff action on Nov. 27, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff less

SPORTS Mac running back Troy Brown steps along the sideline near the goal while Jace Amaro moves in to knock a defender away as MacArthur plays Laredo Alexander at the Alamodome in third round playoff action on ... more

Mac's Jace Amaro plows through a soaking wet field with Unicorn defenders Tyler Swoboda (18) and Kyle Leather (92) trying to slow him down as New Braunfels plays MacArthur at New Braunfels High School Stadium in first round playoff action on Nov. 12, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff less

Mac's Jace Amaro plows through a soaking wet field with Unicorn defenders Tyler Swoboda (18) and Kyle Leather (92) trying to slow him down as New Braunfels plays MacArthur at New Braunfels High School Stadium ... more

SPORTS Jace Amaro hauls in a pass for a first down for the Brahmas in the first half as New Braunfels plays MacArthur at New Braunfels High School Stadium in first round playoff action on Nov. 12, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff less

SPORTS Jace Amaro hauls in a pass for a first down for the Brahmas in the first half as New Braunfels plays MacArthur at New Braunfels High School Stadium in first round playoff action on Nov. 12, 2010. Tom ... more

Photo: TOM REEL, Express-News

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MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro (22) is dragged down from behind by Madison defender Amos Lozano, right, as the MacArthur Brahmas host the Madison Mavericks at Commalander Stadium in San Antonio, Sautrday, Sept. 27, 2008. Madison takes a 34-21 lead into halftime. ( Photo by J. Michael Short / SPECIAL ) less

MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro (22) is dragged down from behind by Madison defender Amos Lozano, right, as the MacArthur Brahmas host the Madison Mavericks at Commalander Stadium in San Antonio, Sautrday, Sept. ... more

Jace Amaro is held on the final play with time on the clock when Everett Warrick plays too closely in the end zone as MacArthur plays Roosevelt at Heroes Stadium on October 1, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

Jace Amaro is held on the final play with time on the clock when Everett Warrick plays too closely in the end zone as MacArthur plays Roosevelt at Heroes Stadium on October 1, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

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Brahmas receiver Jace Amaro takes the ball down to the six yard line in the first quarter for MacArthur against New Braunfels at Comalander Stadium on September 18, 2010. New Braunfels defenders Skylor Womble (29) and Grant Reber scramble to keep him out of the end zone. less

Brahmas receiver Jace Amaro takes the ball down to the six yard line in the first quarter for MacArthur against New Braunfels at Comalander Stadium on September 18, 2010. New Braunfels defenders Skylor Womble ... more

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Brahmas receiver Jace Amaro takes the ball down to the six yard... Photo-3379667.48142 - San Antonio Express-News

MacArthur's Jace Amaro drops a pass in the end zone as he is defended by Churchill's Greg Krauss during second half action Saturday Oct. 10, 2009 at Heroes Stadium. The pass was incomplete. MacArthur won 20-14.

MacArthur's Jace Amaro drops a pass in the end zone as he is defended by Churchill's Greg Krauss during second half action Saturday Oct. 10, 2009 at Heroes Stadium. The pass was incomplete. MacArthur won 20-14.

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, Express-News

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Smithson Valley's Andrew Lind (34) and Logan Huesing (45) take MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) off his feet during their game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2009. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Smithson Valley's Andrew Lind (34) and Logan Huesing (45) take MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) off his feet during their game at Heroes Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2009. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro carries Reagan defensive back Shane Ax for extra yardage on a first quarter reception in their game at Comalander Stadium on Oct. 16, 2010. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro carries Reagan defensive back Shane Ax for extra yardage on a first quarter reception in their game at Comalander Stadium on Oct. 16, 2010. MARVIN ... more

MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) leaps high in the air to make a reception during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio, Texas on October 8, 2010
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MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) leaps high in the air to make a reception during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio, Texas ... more

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MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro lunges towards the endzone as he scores a first half touchdown during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio, Texas on October 8, 2010
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MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro lunges towards the endzone as he scores a first half touchdown during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium ... more

MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro looks to the official to see if he scored a touchdown during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio, Texas on October 8, 2010
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MacArthur tight end Jace Amaro looks to the official to see if he scored a touchdown during a district 26-5A football game between the MacArthur Brahmas and the Churchill Chargers at Comalander Stadium in San ... more

Photo: JOHN ALBRIGHT, Express-News

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Savawn Kyle interfers with Mac receiver Jace amaro in the end zone to keeps the Brahmas alive in the final seconds as MacArthur plays Roosevelt at Heroes Stadium on October 1, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

Savawn Kyle interfers with Mac receiver Jace amaro in the end zone to keeps the Brahmas alive in the final seconds as MacArthur plays Roosevelt at Heroes Stadium on October 1, 2010. Tom Reel/Staff

MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) celebrates his 60-yard plus touchdown reception with David Roe (72) during their game against Madison in 26-5A football at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

MacArthur's Jace Amaro (22) celebrates his 60-yard plus touchdown reception with David Roe (72) during their game against Madison in 26-5A football at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Kin Man ... more

MacArthur's Jace Amaro throws the shot in the 5A boys' shot put during the State Track & Field championships at Mike Myers Stadium on May 14, 2011. Amaro threw 61' 10" to take second place in the event. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

MacArthur's Jace Amaro throws the shot in the 5A boys' shot put during the State Track & Field championships at Mike Myers Stadium on May 14, 2011. Amaro threw 61' 10" to take second place in the event. ... more

San Antonio, Texas-MacArthur High School football players David Eberwine (left) and Jace Amaro talks after signing their national letters of intent at the school 2/2/. Eberwine will attend the Air Force Academy and Amaro will attend Texas Tech. Photo by Robin Jerstad/ less

San Antonio, Texas-MacArthur High School football players David Eberwine (left) and Jace Amaro talks after signing their national letters of intent at the school 2/2/. Eberwine will attend the Air Force Academy ... more

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San Antonio, Texas-MacArthur High School football players David... Photo-3379685.48142 - San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio MacArthur's Jace Amaro (44) hits a lay-up on a fast break during the 5A boys regional semifinal basketball game between the San Antonio MacArthur Brahmas and the Harlingen Cardinals in the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 4, 2011
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San Antonio MacArthur's Jace Amaro (44) hits a lay-up on a fast break during the 5A boys regional semifinal basketball game between the San Antonio MacArthur Brahmas and the Harlingen Cardinals in the UTSA ... more

MacArthur's Jon Kaster jumps on the back of Jace Amaro as Alonzo Lewis looks on after the Brahmas 56-54 second round overtime victory over Judson at Paul Taylor Field House on Feb. 22, 2011. MARVIN PFEIFFER/mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

MacArthur's Jon Kaster jumps on the back of Jace Amaro as Alonzo Lewis looks on after the Brahmas 56-54 second round overtime victory over Judson at Paul Taylor Field House on Feb. 22, 2011. MARVIN ... more

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San Antonio MacArthur's Jace Amaro (44) looks to pass the ball as he starts a fast break during the 5A boys regional semifinal basketball game between the San Antonio MacArthur Brahmas and the Harlingen Cardinals in the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 4, 2011
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San Antonio MacArthur's Jace Amaro (44) looks to pass the ball as he starts a fast break during the 5A boys regional semifinal basketball game between the San Antonio MacArthur Brahmas and the Harlingen ... more